Plus One

I’ve been talking a lot about grace over the past few weeks because I’m longing to learn how to lean into it rather than away from it. I’m trying to learn how to give myself grace just as my creator has done for me. I don’t always give myself enough room to breathe, enough space to be imperfect because I am often striving for perfection. I am longing to rest in grace, for it envelopes me in a love that surpasses all understanding.Continue reading “Plus One”

Living in Grace: Joy

I can’t believe that it’s only Tuesday with the amount of unfortunate circumstances that have hit us in the face already this week. Being homeowners, parents, adults, and newly-named business owners all at once has been the biggest trial of our life thus far. We are trying to swim, but some days really do just feel like drowning. Some days are glorious and filled with the radiance of God’s promises. And some days, like today, make us feel like we’re praying on deaf ears, hoping for silly dreams, and wasting our time on faith that has not come through.Continue reading “Living in Grace: Joy”

Living in Grace: Silence

When I am frustrated, upset, worried, or scared, I have a tendency to be silent. My husband will pester me continuously until I talk, reminding me again and again that in the situations when I am keeping silent & holding in my troubles, I am doing no good, especially for myself.

The same, I think, is hard to say for situations when we cry out to God only to find silence in our ears. My husband lost his job almost two months ago, and I felt as though I spent a great deal of time crying to God for a reason. I yelled, grumbled, pleaded…when things are unfair, I am quick to voice my opinion.Continue reading “Living in Grace: Silence”

Dreaming & Living: New Beginnings

Every good, every joy, every peace comes from the Lord. And at every hardship, challenge, & doubtful moment, nothing separates us from Christ.

Here we are, friends. I’m stepping out today following this little weird dream I have that appears over & over in my soul. You may notice a few changes around here that I can so greatly accredit to my husband, who so wonderfully designed this logo for my crazy dream. I am way excited about this!Continue reading “Dreaming & Living: New Beginnings”

What Makes This Great

I’ve been on hiatus from Soul Strings for a little over a week, soaking in the mountain air in Tennessee alongside my family.

It was sweet, refreshing, and filled to the brim with rest. I didn’t think about our business, this blog, or much of anything other than when we were going to go swimming & what we were going to eat. Taking a break from reality is so good. Seriously, consider it highly recommended.Continue reading “What Makes This Great”